It's a rare occasion when a lost drone finds it's way back home. We were very lucky to experience this phenomenon once, as was YouTube user Sky Pixels Ireland. Though, to his credit, this incident is one part luck and one part quick thinking. Watch his incredible video/thought process below, but don't ever assume you will be this lucky. NSFW Language. … [Read more...] about Video of the Day 9/14/15: The Drone That Came Home
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Research Drones Lead to Discoveries at Medieval Irish Sites
Drones have attracted significant attention over the past few years and their application in numerous industries is being discovered. However, drones have found noticeable favor among archeologists due to their ability to capture aerial photography from otherwise challenging angles in a very cost-effective manner. According to the Saint Louis University history professor … [Read more...] about Research Drones Lead to Discoveries at Medieval Irish Sites
Video of the Day 3/31/15: Herding Sheep With a Drone
For hundreds of years man has been using dogs to herd livestock. But it could be that Border Collies are about to go the way of the travel agent and get replaced by technology. Observe the herding drone: Filmed by Paul Brennan in Carlow, Ireland this very well could be the future of how farmers manage corral sheep. There are already numerous applications for drones on … [Read more...] about Video of the Day 3/31/15: Herding Sheep With a Drone
The Seven Kingdoms Are Officially a No-Fly Zone: ‘Game of Thrones’ Bans Spy Drones
(Source: The Daily Beast) Top-secret filming on the HBO fantasy epic has been protected by a no-fly zone over the set in Northern Ireland. If you thought the main airborne threat in Game of Thrones came from Daenerys Targaryen’s troublesome dragons, think again. Drones are the No. 1 aerial menace—on set, at least. The production company behind the swashbuckling HBO … [Read more...] about The Seven Kingdoms Are Officially a No-Fly Zone: ‘Game of Thrones’ Bans Spy Drones
